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Romtec Utilities engineers pump stations for many different applications. Frequently in new construction applications, the site of the pump station includes design challenges as construction is pushed into more difficult locations. A typical challenge is overcoming geographical elevations to reach an existing gravity sewer system. This is the basic premise of almost every lift station, but in certain locations, the elevation changes are so dramatic that the lift station must handle very high head conditions.
Pumps are vital components in every pump station that Romtec Utilities designs, engineers, and manufactures, and our systems make use of all types of pumps for all applications. One prominent difference in pump designs is the way the motor is cooled. Pump cooling systems prevent overheating by transferring heat from the motor to outside the pump. There are several types of cooling systems commonly used in pumps. These are direct contact, integrated cooling, internal cooling,
Romtec Utilities designs pump stations that include all structural, mechanical, electrical, and communications systems in a single package. Each pump station design is engineered to meet the specific site conditions and requirements of the unique project. In some cases, the site conditions are not ideal for the installation and operation of a pump station. One issue that is occasionally experienced is when the site for the pump station only has single phase power available. When
Romtec Utilities engineers, manufactures, and supplies packaged pump stations for many applications. Nearly all our pumping systems include wet wells and valve vaults that are considered confined spaces. All vault structures are confined spaces, but some pumping applications – like sewer – are also exposed to potentially flammable gases and vapors. These are classified as hazardous spaces and given a Class/Division/Group rating. These ratings further define the hazardous space and are used with guidelines set
Wet Wells are the primary structural component of most pump stations, and Romtec Utilities designs, manufactures, and supplies wet wells for many different pumping applications. Wells and sumps can be fabricated out of many different types of materials, and some of the most common are concrete, fiberglass, and polymer. Precast and prefabricating wet wells in these materials offers many advantages. Let’s take a look at these common materials to see how each can benefit the
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The Town of Lima, Oklahoma needs to install new lift station need someone to come out give us a estimate.
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Shawn,
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Romtec Utilities